Andrews opens cycle bridge

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews has opened the Woy Woy pedestrian and cycle bridge.

The pedestrian bridge, which cost $1.3 million, was opened to the public on the weekend of February 17 and 18.

"This is fantastic news for the local community," Ms Andrews said.

"The completion of the Woy Woy Bay Inlet Bridge and approaches marks the completion of the final sections of the 6.5 kilometre Pt Clare to Woy Woy pedestrian and cycle path.

Minister for Roads Mr Eric Roozendaal and Ms Andrews officially opened the bridge last week, joined by members of the local community and council representatives.

Ms Andrews said the pedestrian and cycle bridge would improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians in the area.

"The $1.3 million Woy Woy Bay Inlet project is funded jointly by the State Government and Gosford Council," Ms Andrews said.

"The project involved the construction of a concrete and steel bridge, which is approximately 86 metres long and three metres wide."

Support towers were installed in mid-November last year.

Two 22 metre pre-cast concrete poles were installed at each end of the bridge and a crane was used to put the poles in place.

Ms Andrews said the footings went down 26 metres.

The Point Clare to Woy Woy pedestrian and cycle p ath was undertaken in stages since Novemeber 2002.

Press release, 16 Feb 2007 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats